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Wordle #1691

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a verb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Medium
verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

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Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to communication and expressing disapproval toward someone.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear a parent or teacher do this when correcting someone's behavior.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter C.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'scold' or 'rebuke' but with a slightly gentler tone.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

It rhymes with 'slide' and 'wide'.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with C and ends with E. To express mild disapproval or criticism toward someone for a fault.

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Answer

CHIDE

This word means to scold or rebuke someone, typically in a mild but firm manner. It comes from Old English and has been used in the language for centuries. The word suggests a corrective criticism rather than harsh punishment, often implying a position of authority or care toward the person being addressed.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains all common letters with no repeats. When you have confirmed several common letters but cannot find the word, try thinking about less frequently used verbs that might fit the pattern.